2000 Honda Civic 1.6L Petrol · W97 PLF
2000 Honda Civic (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 104,442 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- HONDA CIVIC
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W97 PLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 104,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W97 PLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Honda Civic (W97 PLF) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
W97 PLF Mileage History
- 16/07/202286,933 mi
- 11/07/202398,247 mi+11,314 mi
- 17/08/202497,929 mi-318 mi
- 17/08/202497,932 mi+3 mi
- 10/09/2025104,442 mi+6,510 mi
Average of roughly 5,552 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Honda Honda Civic Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Arch and Sill CorrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, outer sills and floor edges is the big structural threat on Mk6 Civics.
- Ignition Switch Electrical FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension Lower Arm Bolt FailureSerious
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